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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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